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New American Industries — Quiz

Question 9 • US History

Which industry benefited most from the Bessemer process?

Answer
A
petroleum
B
meatpacking
C
coal
D
steel

Explanation

The Bessemer process made it much faster and cheaper to turn iron into steel by removing impurities from molten iron. This led to a major expansion in steel production, so the steel industry benefited most.

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